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If you're a teenager applying for your first driver's license, you'll need to complete either driver's training as part of a Driver's Ed courseORsupervised driving practice with a licensed adult. This is a requirement of the graduated driver's license (GDL) program administered by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

Supervised driving with a licensed adult or a certified driving instructor will help you develop safe driving habits and build the experience necessary to ace your driving test.

On this page you'll find information about the Arizona MVD behind-the-wheel requirements and the next steps to take to get your unrestricted driver's license.

Arizona Behind-the-Wheel Requirements

If you are younger than 18 years old, you'll need to satisfy the requirements of the AZ GDL program, which includes completing either:

An approved Arizona driver's training/Driver's Ed program.OR

At least 30 hours of supervised driving practice.

You can begin your behind-the-wheel driving practice when you are at least 15 years and 6 months old by applying for your learner's permit.